Balazs Csonka vs Sanan Sjugirov
IM Balazs Csonka (2466) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Balazs Csonka and Sanan Sjugirov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2021 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Csonka leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Csonka | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Csonka with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Sjugirov with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Csonka | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Csonka | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C24 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Sanan Sjugirov | Balazs Csonka | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | Balazs Csonka | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Speed Play In |
| Jun 2024 | Balazs Csonka | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Balazs Csonka | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Balazs Csonka | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Balazs Csonka | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Balazs Csonka | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2021 | Balazs Csonka | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Balazs Csonka | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Balazs Csonka | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Balazs Csonka and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 10 recorded games, Balazs Csonka has 1 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Balazs Csonka and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2021 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Balazs Csonka and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.